Liverpool will soon open talks to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou, a target for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Tottenham.
According to a report by Caught Offside, Odilon Kossounou is the subject of interest from Liverpool. Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing the Bayer Leverkusen defender. Meanwhile, the Reds are set to open talks to sign the 23-year-old, who will cost around €60 million in the summer transfer window.
The rise and rise of Odilon Kossounou
Odilon Kossounou has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the Bundesliga since joining Bayer Leverkusen from Club Brugge in July 2021. A native of Abidjan, he spent most of his formative years in his homeland, graduating from the ASEC Mimosas youth division.
Meanwhile, the Ivory Coast international has turned out over 100 times thus far for Bayer Leverkusen, chipping in with one goal and three assists. While the 23-year-old was not an undisputed first-choice starter, he has played his part in Die Werkself’s unprecedented unbeaten 2023/24 campaign thus far.
So, it is hardly surprising that Kossounou’s stock has skyrocketed, with Bayer Leverkusen valuing him at around €60 million. Meanwhile, the youngster is a target for Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Real Madrid heading into the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
Liverpool will part ways with Joel Matip as a free agent on July 1. So, it behoves them to invest in a top-class defensive prospect, with Odilon Kossounou emerging as a viable target. And they are ready to open talks to sign the 23-year-old, who will cost around €60 million in the summer transfer window.
As for Manchester United, they will see Raphael Varane leave as a free agent in a few weeks. In addition, Jonny Evans faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford. On the other hand, Tottenham will look to replace Eric Dier with a young and promising centre-back. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will delve into the market for a replacement for Nacho.
While Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Tottenham are attractive destinations, Liverpool’s eagerness to open talks to sign the €60 million-rated defender leaves the Merseyside club in a handy position. So, it will be interesting to see where the 23-year-old Ivory Coast international lands in the summer transfer window.
